Becoming an AHIMA member includes benefits such as access to the HIM Body of Knowledge, the public and private Communities of Practice, a subscription to the award-winning Journal of AHIMA, and much more.

The world’s most respected, technically accurate, and most widely used books in the HIM field can be delivered right to your home or classroom.

AHIMA's online education courses are taught by industry experts and professional trainers in an interactive, self-paced format. Courses are available 24 hours per day and are updated regularly to include the most current knowledge in the HIM field.

AHIMA events attract the most knowledgeable industry experts and all levels of healthcare decision makers. Opportunities to attend live meetings include academies, workshops, summits, webinars, and the annual AHIMA Convention. More information can be found on the AHIMA Events page.

Certification

AHIMA offers the highest quality and most respected credentials in the field. AHIMA certification in HIM, coding, healthcare privacy and security, and health data analysis can be your guide to career enhancement, increased salary, and greater success. AHIMA credentials are earned through a challenging program of examinations, education, and experience, and maintained through continuous review and education.

Benefits for Employers

AHIMA certification represents a high level of achievement and demonstrates proficiency and the ability to apply skills in professional practice. AHIMA certified professionals pass a rigorous exam and commit to ongoing professional development and recertification. When a person becomes AHIMA-certified, it reflects a deep personal commitment and sense of accountability, inspiring credibility and confidence in an individual's professional knowledge. Hiring AHIMA-certified individuals or investing in AHIMA certification for your current employees can help you:

Increase the competence level of your staff

Build a strong, dedicated team that is committed to high standards of care and quality

Promote ongoing enhancement of knowledge and skills

Improve the quality of information and care

Minimize errors and reduce exposure to fraud and abuse charges

Increase efficiency and reduce cost

Benefits to Your Career

AHIMA credentials help to position you as a leader and role model in the health informatics and information management community. When available, AHIMA will officially announce the global relaunch of certification exams through all communication channels, including the AHIMA website, electronic news letters, and social media sites. Until that time, you can advance your career in other ways:

Register for webinars and online education

Attend the annual AHIMA Convention & Exhibit or regional events in your area

Enroll in an HIM program in your country or studying abroad

Become an AHIMA member to gain access to practice briefs, mentoring, and other resources

These small steps can go a long way in helping you by:

Improving your earning potential

Opening the door to more opportunities for career advancement

Increasing your job mobility and choices even in the face of a tough job market

Reaching not only your short-term job goals, but also position yourself for success in your long-term career

Providing a foundation of broad and deep understanding

Being associated with AHIMA's strong and long-standing reputation of integrity and excellence.

Connecting with a strong network of AHIMA-certified peers.

Position yourself as a thought leader

Earning an AHIMA credential plugs you into a prestigious community of ongoing support. Although membership is not required in order to become AHIMA-certified, you can enhance your connection even more by becoming an AHIMA member.

HIM BoK

AHIMA’s HIM Body of Knowledge™ is designed to enable HIM professionals to quickly and easily access information needed to be successful professionals. Updated continuously, the Body of Knowledge is anchored by AHIMA-owned content and complemented by public material. AHIMA’s HIM Body of Knowledge™ is considered the gold standard in the HIM field and encompasses the theory and practice of health information management.

Professional Practice Briefs are a concise discussion of one topic of interest for the Health Information Management professional. These briefs cover a wide range of topics including developments in the EHR, legal issues, and the evolving role of the HIM professional. They are an invaluable reference for the HIM professional and others involved with health information. Practice Briefs are written so that they are applicable to all jurisdictions and care settings.

Learn how others use principles of HIM and informatics to guide their institutions.

Partner with AHIMA

As a global leader in health information management, informatics, and information governance, AHIMA has a strong commitment to supporting worldwide national and local efforts to implement and manage health information and technology in the most effective ways.

Countries partner with AHIMA to establish and sustain the necessary framework to grow the HIM profession. AHIMA partners can seek:

Formal HIM/HIT education program development

Opportunities to study abroad at US institutions

Licensed AHIMA content for local and regional distribution, including translation if appropriate

Books and publications distribution

In-person training, workshops, and/or certification exam preparation

The promotion of the importance and value of health technology and health information management

Guidance and strategic planning on HIIM profession, workforce and academic program advancement

Collaboration with HIIM accreditation and certification bodies

Access to resources including brochures, student-oriented web sites, and other materials to use for student recruitment fairs and other workforce development activities

AHIMA is working to expand its network of partners around the world to increase approved training opportunities in HIM and informatics, and to guide preparation for AHIMA certification exams. At this time, there are no officially sanctioned AHIMA training providers outside of the United States, so please be aware of marketing campaigns that indicate otherwise. More information on how to become an approved partner will be available in early 2015. Email AHIMA's Executive Office for more information.